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Kevin M. Andrews
November 15, 2023
Kevin Michael Andrews
Age 57, of Orland Park, IL passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Kevin was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Samuel and Ruth Andrews. Beloved son of Samuel and Ruth; loving brother of Lynda Andrews and Jeffrey (Paula) Andrews; loved uncle of Colin and Emma Andrews; cherished cousin, nephew, and friend of many. Kevin was a truck driver...
Maurice Joseph Balhan
November 13, 2023
Maurice J. Balhan
Age 69, a 48-year resident of Mokena, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL. Maurice was born in Verviers, Belgium to Malou (nee Moyano) and the late Joseph Balhan. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Crabb) Balhan; loving father of Krystle (Thomas Esch) Balhan, and Matthew (Sarah) Balhan; cherished grandfather...
Pam Griffin
November 13, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Pamela Griffin. Beloved wife of Greg, mother of Joe, Hillary Zaranti (John), John (Christy), and loving Mimi of Joe, Albert, Mary and James. Born to the late Russel and Rita Linderborg and sister to the late David Linderborg. Sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many. Pam was born and raised...
Crystal Marie Dunn
November 13, 2023
Crystal Marie Dunn (nee Sparks)
Age 29 of Morocco, IN Formerly of Bourbonnais, IL passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL after a courageous battle with cancer. Crystal was born in Joliet, IL to Lisa Dalaly (nee Sparks), who survives her. Loving mother of Travis Eckoff and Lilly McWhorter; dear sister of Elizabeth (Jeff)...
Janelle Marie Portwood
November 13, 2023
Janelle Marie Portwood, age 46, of New Lenox passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at home with her family by her side. Janelle was surrounded by love, praise music, and prayer in the days and months preceding her death.
Janelle is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael Portwood, and their four sons—James (19), Jack (17), Judd (15) and...
Arthur C. Lange
November 12, 2023
Arthur C. Lange, 87, of Homer Glen, IL, formerly from Wascott, WI) passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 12, 2023. He was born January 23, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Irving and Joy Lange. Art lived in the Minong/Wascott area for 44 years, where he was an avid bowler, fisherman, and was a member of the Gordon-Wascott Fire...
James E. Quinn
November 11, 2023
James E. Quinn, age 84, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 with his family by his side.
James is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene (nee Gregutis) Quinn; children, Mary (Steve) Morris, James Quinn, Donna (Mark) Ricketson, Daniel (Trish) Quinn, and Joseph (Diana) Quinn; grandchildren, Anna Morris, Alex Morris, Matthew Quinn, Jason Quinn, Jamie Quinn, Diane Ricketson,...
Lawrence W. Sisk
November 9, 2023
LAWRENCE W. SISK
Age 64, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at his home in Mokena.
Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Jenell Sisk (Totani), father, Lawrence Sisk Sr., children, Shannan (Keith Latek) Sisk, Nicole (Steven) Leibfried, Brandon (Leah) Sisk, Anthony Sisk, Jordan (Victoria) Sisk, Taylor (fiancé Matthew Skobel) Totani, Michael Sisk, siblings, Barbara (Russell) Silkowski, Tina...
Dan Michael White
November 9, 2023
Dan Michael White 54, life long resident of Lockport was born in Chicago Heights to the late Andrew and Alice "Pat" White and passed away November 9, 2023. Loving father of Caiden and Kenady White; dear brother of Andrea (Richard) Bulanda; fond uncle of Cullin Bulanda. Dan Michael was a 1986 Lockport Township High School graduate before attending Illinois Wesleyan...
Michael J. Przybyla
November 7, 2023
MICHAEL J. PRZYBYLA
Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Patti Przybyla (McQuillin), daughters, Lydia (Spencer) Pope, Kim (Mark) Lask, brother, Robert (Theresa) Przybyla, grandchildren, Ethan Pope, Maya Lask and Ian Pope.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Isabel Przybyla...
William Richard Rhind
November 6, 2023
William “Bill” Richard Rhind, 87, of Chicago Heights passed away on Nov. 6, 2023. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Carol Rhind; daughters: Carrie (Mike) Welf of Homewood, Cyndy (Bob) Gerecke of Chicago Heights; Grandchildren: Ryan (Katie) Tracy, Christen (Beau) Rogers, Kayla (Jason) Amodio, Brian, Eric, and Allison Gerecke and Great-grandchildren: Andrew, Molly, Mackenzie, Jack, Sean,...
Joseph G. Petronio
November 3, 2023
Joseph Petronio, age 76, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.
Joseph was born in Gorizia, Italy on January 17, 1947. He was preceded in death by his wife Diane (July). He was also preceded by his mother Lilian Nelsen; brother Mario Corradino; and brother-in-law Donald Rademacher.
Joseph is survived by his...
Earl W. Pate
November 3, 2023
Earl W. Pate
Age 81, of Franklin Grove, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2023. Earl was born in Chicago, IL to the late Jamie and Elsie (nee Poynter) Pate. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Senesac) Pate; loving father of Mary Elizabeth (Lillian Knight) Pate, Katy (John) Hernandez, and Earl James (Paula) Pate; cherished grandfather of Jonathan Scott James,...
Tamara L Carli
November 1, 2023
Tamara L. Carli, 61 of Elwood IL, was born in Chicago to the late Robert and Norma Andrews and passed away November 1, 2023. Beloved wife of Robert Carli; loving mother of the late Robert Antonaglia and Joseph (Olga) Antonaglia; dear sister of the late Jeffrey (Nancy) Andrews and the late Eric Andrews; fond aunt of Bruno (Jacquelyn) Andrews, Erik...
Douglas S. Kirchman
November 1, 2023
Douglas S. Kirchman 66, of Tinley Park was born in Springfield IL to the late Harry and Carole Kirchman and passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023. Beloved husband of 43 years to Carol (nee Emrich) Kirchman; loving father of Steven (Jennifer) Kirchman and Kevin (Chrissy) Kirchman; proud grampy of Madelynn and Konnor Kirchman; dear brother of Jeff (Lisa) Kirchman,...
Brian G. Hite
October 31, 2023
Brian Hite, age 66, passed away peacefully at home in Mokena, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 with his family by his side.
Brian is survived by his son, Adam (Kristi) Hite; grandchildren, Brandee, Adelyn, Brooklyn, and Kyan; and his sister Laurie (Russell) Peak.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Marie Hite.
Brian will be remembered for being a very...
William D. Burn
October 29, 2023
WILLIAM D. BURN
Age, 74, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields.
William was preceded in death by his parents, William & Ellen Burn (Salscheider) and grandson, William Garcia. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Laura Burn (Macias), children Fernando (Elizabeth) Garcia, Melissa (Jordan Kielian) Garcia, Alina (Patrick Geary), siblings,...
John F. Pester
October 26, 2023
John Pester, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 surrounded by family.
John is survived by his beloved wife Marsha (nee Sabin) Pester; son Tim (Teresa) Pester; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his sister Eleanor Pester.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Pester Harris; and his parents William and Minnie Pester;
John will always be...
Robert J. Grannum Sr.
October 26, 2023
Robert Grannum Sr., age 83, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Robert is survived by grandchildren, Melanie (Greg) Dubs, Amanda (Paul) Losiniecki, and Jason Grannum; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Alivia, Brodie, Logan, Ellie, Scarlett, Cailin, Alaina, Olivia, and Logan; daughter-in-law Jane Grannum; son-in-law Daniel Drewry;
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia Grannum;...
Anthony "Nacho" Cardenas
October 25, 2023
Anthony (Nacho) Cardenas
May 2, 1932 to October 25, 2023
Anthony was born in Chicago on May 2, 1932 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 25, 2023.
Father of Anthony (Mary), late Mario (late Carolyn), Paul (Shannon) and Lisa (late Dan) Pole.
Son of late Nicholas and Paula Cardenas, loving brother to his late sisters: Mary, Jennie, and Carmen. Fond grandfather,...
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